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Protect Your Chickens From Common Poultry Predators

Animals | Poultry |
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Chickens can be a tempting treat for a number of predators, who see your flock as an extension of their natural habitat. Here are some ways to deter hungry wildlife.

Get A Gumball Machine To Dispense Chicken Treats

Animals | Poultry |
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Want a fun and handy way to treat your flock? A chicken treats gumball machine dispenser, complete with a DIY dock, will entertain your birds!

5 Essential Chicken Feed Nutrients For A Healthy Flock

Poultry
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We all know that a "properly balanced" diet is important for flocks, but what exactly are the nutrients included in that bag of chicken feed?

Sociable Serama Chickens Help Keep Things Ticking At Little Farmer Me

Animals | Beginning Farmers | Poultry |
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Marion Petersen from the Southern California-based hobby farm gives us the scoop on how to care for these adorable chickens.

Coop Maintenance Is Easier With The Deep-Litter Method

Animals | Poultry |
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Cleanliness in the chicken coop is less work when you use the deep-litter method. Plus, it's proven to keep your chickens healthier.

A Few Facts About Feeding Your Flock Supplements

Poultry
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There's a lot of poultry feed out there these days, and feeding your chicken flock can feel confusing at times. Here are a few pointers for getting it right.

You Can Keep Chickens Comfy, No Matter The Weather

Animals | Poultry |
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Chickens are typically hardy birds and can deal with many weather extremes, but you can help them stay comfortable with a little bit of knowledge.

5 Poultry Apps That Help With Flock Management

Poultry
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From managing breeding programs to tracking production (and more), your poultry tasks could be made easier with a digital app.

Lighting Can Help Your Chickens With Winter Egg Production

Poultry
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When natural lighting decreases in winter, it's natural to get fewer eggs from your chickens. But adding artificial lighting can keep production going strong.

You Might Find One (Or More) Of These Odd Eggs In The Nest Box

Animals | Poultry |
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One of the many surprises that come with keeping chickens is the appearance of odd eggs in the nest box from time to time.

6 Reasons Why You Should Keep Cochin Chickens

Poultry
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There's a lot to love when it comes to Cochin chickens. The large breed bird is affectionate, hardworking and even (kind of) royal.

Tips For Improving The Doors In Your Chicken Coop

Animals | Equipment | Poultry |
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Chicken-keepers know that coop doors are critical to flock safety. These six tips keep things tight while improving chores for you, too.

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